In situ production of hydrocarbons including shale oil

Details In situ production of hydrocarbons including shale oil In situ production of hydrocarbons including shale oil

1984-03-01

1984-12-11

Novosad, Stephen J.

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In situ combustion

166245, E21B 43247

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044872607

ABSTRACT:
A procedure is described for producing hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-bearing formations including shale oil from an oil shale body wherein combinations of vertical and slant holes are drilled into the shale body, and an alternating sequence of fracturing and production by in situ combustion is performed between those holes.

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